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Maelor Foods Selects Marel Poultry For New Plant

  Maelor Foods Selects Marel Poultry For New Plant

Maelor Foods, a related company of Salisbury Poultry (Midlands), has selected Marel Poultry to supply its brand new 13,500 bph

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Worldstar For RPC’s Twist Cup With Screw Lid

  Worldstar For RPC’s Twist Cup With Screw Lid

An innovative packaging solution from RPC Superfos and RPC Promens for a range of premium cold salads from Orkla Foods

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Mars Expands in Petcare With $9.1 Billion Acquisition

  Mars Expands in Petcare With $9.1 Billion Acquisition

Mars Incorporated has significantly expanded its petcare business with the $9.1 billion acquisition of VCA, a leading provider of pet

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Nestlé Waters Opens New €16 Million Plant in Italy

  Nestlé Waters Opens New €16 Million Plant in Italy

Sanpellegrino Group, the Italian division of Nestlé Waters, has inaugurated its new mineral water bottling plant for Nestlé Vera Naturea

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Emmi Acquires Another US Goats Milk Business

  Emmi Acquires Another US Goats Milk Business

Goat’s milk products are one of the most attractive niche markets in the dairy industry worldwide. Since 2010, Swiss dairy

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Global Dairy Ingredients Market to be Worth $86.97 Billion by 2024

  Global Dairy Ingredients Market to be Worth $86.97 Billion by 2024

The global dairy ingredients market size is expected to reach US$86.97 billion by 2024, according to a new report by

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A.M.P Rose – The Packaging and Processing Machinery Specialist

  A.M.P Rose – The Packaging and Processing Machinery Specialist

Established over 35 years ago, A.M.P Rose is one of the world’s leading machine builders, process and packaging solutions provider

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Rémy Cointreau Group Completes Whisky Acquisitions

  Rémy Cointreau Group Completes Whisky Acquisitions

French drinks giant Rémy Cointreau Group has further extended its portfolio into the fast growing high-end single malt whisky category,

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ABP Food Group Part of Winning European Food Innovation Consortium

  ABP Food Group Part of Winning European Food Innovation Consortium

ABP Food Group, the largest beef processor in Ireland and the UK, has been selected as part of a winning

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SCAE+SCAA = Specialty Coffee Association

  SCAE+SCAA = Specialty Coffee Association

As of January 2017, the Specialty Coffee Association of America, established in 1982, and the Specialty Coffee Association of Europe,

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Doehler at ProSweets 2017: Integrated Solutions For Unique Multi-sensory Experiences With Healthy Added Value!

  Doehler at ProSweets 2017: Integrated Solutions For Unique Multi-sensory Experiences With Healthy Added Value!

Crunchy biscuits, filled doughnuts with visually outstanding glazing, extraordinary pralines and chocolate creations as well as natural fruit and vegetable

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Sustainability Supported by Proseal’s E-Seal® Technology

  Sustainability Supported by Proseal’s E-Seal® Technology

Heat sealing manufacturer Proseal has successfully supplied Cargill with equipment for an extended period of 15 years, producing over 150

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Hilton Food Group Forms Joint Venture With Portugal’s Leading Food Retailer

  Hilton Food Group Forms Joint Venture With Portugal’s Leading Food Retailer

Hilton Food Group, the leading international specialist meat packing business, has signed a 50/50 joint venture agreement with Sonae Modelo

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Thai Meat Group Takes 33% Stake in Polish Poultry Company

  Thai Meat Group Takes 33% Stake in Polish Poultry Company

Thai meat group Charoen Pokphand Foods has agreed to acquire a 33% stake in SuperDrob, the Polish poultry business, for

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West Cornwall Pasty Co Acquired by Samworth Brothers

  West Cornwall Pasty Co Acquired by Samworth Brothers

West Cornwall Pasty Co, the UK food-to-go specialist, has been sold to Samworth Brothers, the convenience food group, for an

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Seafood Scotland Nets a New Leader

  Seafood Scotland Nets a New Leader

Patrick Hughes has been appointed as the new head of Seafood Scotland, the organisation set up ‘by the industry for

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Record Production at Yorkshire Maltings

  Record Production at Yorkshire Maltings

2016 was a record year for Muntons Flamborough maltings, breaking through the 100,000-tonne barrier for the first time.  102,922 tonnes

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Food and Drink Industry Reaps Benefit of MBR Technology

  Food and Drink Industry Reaps Benefit of MBR Technology

Water treatment has always been a major topic of interest for the food and beverage industry within the UK. The

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Raisio’s Chief Executive Resigns

  Raisio’s Chief Executive Resigns

Matti Rihko has resigned from his position as chief executive of Finnish food group Raisio with immediate effect. Matti Rihko

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Lactalis to Buy Remainder of Parmalat

  Lactalis to Buy Remainder of Parmalat

Lactalis, the French family owned global dairy group, has made a voluntary tender offer for the remaining outstanding shares of

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Gruppo Campari Sells Chilean Winery for €30 Million

  Gruppo Campari Sells Chilean Winery for €30 Million

Italian drinks group Gruppo Campari is to dispose of its Lapostolle wine business in Chile to the local management team.

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Health, Convenience and Choice Drive Fruit Snacks NPD

  Health, Convenience and Choice Drive Fruit Snacks NPD

One of the key growth areas in the snacks category in recent years has been fruit-based snacks. Their share of

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David Hart Appointed as Business Unit Director of Salt of the Earth

  David Hart Appointed as Business Unit Director of Salt of the Earth

Salt of the Earth has appointed David Hart as Business Unit Director. He will report to the CEO and be

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Hänsel Processing – Sweet Competence

  Hänsel Processing – Sweet Competence

Hänsel Processing’s installations and machines have the most advanced technology available. They are successfully operated world-wide and about 90% of

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Britvic Expands Further in Brazil

  Britvic Expands Further in Brazil

UK-based soft drinks producer Britvic is to acquire Bela Ischia Alimentos, a concentrates and juice business in Brazil, for a

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Barry Callebaut Completes Acquisition of Chocolate Production Facility in Belgium

  Barry Callebaut Completes Acquisition of Chocolate Production Facility in Belgium

Barry Callebaut, the world’s leading manufacturer of high quality chocolate and cocoa products, has successfully closed the acquisition of the

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English Children Consuming Half Daily Recommended Sugar Intake at Breakfast

  English Children Consuming Half Daily Recommended Sugar Intake at Breakfast

Children consume half the daily recommended sugar intake before the morning school bell rings, according to Public Health England (PHE).

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Unique Lactose Processing System Increases Yield by up to 25%

  Unique Lactose Processing System Increases Yield by up to 25%

Lactose is one of the most versatile by-products produced from the cheese making process. A derivative of whey, it offers

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Rademaker Supplies Innovative Solutions For the Bakery Industry

  Rademaker Supplies Innovative Solutions For the Bakery Industry

Rademaker has managed to transform bakery traditions of the past into robust, state-of-the-art industrial bakery production lines that meet and

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€50 Million Loan For Polish Dairy Co-operative

  €50 Million Loan For Polish Dairy Co-operative

The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending €50 million (some PLN220 million) to dairy co-operative Mlekpol, Poland’s largest dairy manufacturer,

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Strong Full Year Performance By Britvic

  Strong Full Year Performance By Britvic

UK-based soft drink group Britvic has reported a strong set of financial results, increasing revenue by 10.1% to £1.431 billion

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A Robust New Standardizer From Tetra Pak Makes Life Easier For Dairy

  A Robust New Standardizer From Tetra Pak Makes Life Easier For Dairy

Producing standard white milk is a low-margin business. It is vital to produce milk with optimal fat content to get

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Hygienic Drainage Design Within the Meat Processing Industry

  Hygienic Drainage Design Within the Meat Processing Industry

In the meat processing industry it is vital to maintain high hygiene standards to ensure the fresh meat goods are

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EU Trade Surplus in Agri-food at €18 Billion Over 12 Months

  EU Trade Surplus in Agri-food at €18 Billion Over 12 Months

For the 12-months period November 2015 to October 2016, EU agri-food exports reached a value of €129.9 billion, corresponding to

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Overseas Investors’ Appetite For UK and Irish Food and Drink Firms Grows

  Overseas Investors’ Appetite For UK and Irish Food and Drink Firms Grows

According to the latest research conducted by business and financial advisory firm Grant Thornton UK LLP, overseas investors are demonstrating

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Increasingly Health-conscious Consumers Present New Opportunities For Superfoods Beyond Conventional Sectors

  Increasingly Health-conscious Consumers Present New Opportunities For Superfoods Beyond Conventional Sectors

Superfoods, typically of high demand in the food, drink and beauty sectors, will soon see a distinct shift towards more

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Emmi Strengthening its Goat’s Milk Business

  Emmi Strengthening its Goat’s Milk Business

Goat’s milk products are one of the dairy industry’s most attractive niche markets worldwide. Swiss dairy group Emmi has been

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Pentair Haffmans Wins UK AD & Biogas Award

  Pentair Haffmans Wins UK AD & Biogas Award

Pentair Haffmans has won the 2016 UK AD & Biogas Award, hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion Association (ADBA), in the

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Are We Sailing into a Perfect Storm For Energy Prices?

  Are We Sailing into a Perfect Storm For Energy Prices?

Believe it or not, UK industry has been enjoying a two-year cheap energy holiday, with costs for 1MWh of power

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The Coca-Cola Company to Acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Soft Drinks Interest in Africa

  The Coca-Cola Company to Acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Soft Drinks Interest in Africa

The Coca-Cola Company has agreed to acquire Anheuser-Busch InBev’s 54.5% equity stake in Coca-Cola Beverages Africa for US$3.15 billion. CCBA

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Dairy Crest Announces Animal Nutrition Research Partnership

  Dairy Crest Announces Animal Nutrition Research Partnership

Dairy Crest has entered a research partnership with Danisco Animal Nutrition, part of DuPont’s Industrial Biosciences business. DuPont is a

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Avian Influenza – Biosecurity Measures Key to Protecting Poultry Farms

  Avian Influenza – Biosecurity Measures Key to Protecting Poultry Farms

Strict enforcement of high levels of biosecurity measures is the most effective way to prevent the introduction of the highly

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First Milk Returns to Profit

  First Milk Returns to Profit

British dairy co-operative First Milk has reported profits before tax of £6.8 million for the six months to 30 September

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Unilever to Acquire Premium Hair Care Business

  Unilever to Acquire Premium Hair Care Business

Unilever is acquiring Living Proof, the innovative premium hair care business, to expand its Personal Care business. Living Proof was conceived

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SuperValu Joins Dunnes Stores in Top Spot in Irish Grocery

  SuperValu Joins Dunnes Stores in Top Spot in Irish Grocery

The latest supermarket share figures from Kantar Worldpanel in Ireland, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal tight

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Zoonoses Report – Listeria Infections Stable But Frequently Reported Among the Elderly

  Zoonoses Report – Listeria Infections Stable But Frequently Reported Among the Elderly

European experts have noted an increasing trend of listeriosis since 2008, but they highlight that the number of affected people

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ULMA Packaging’s Solutions Are Perfect Catch For Seafood Firm

  ULMA Packaging’s Solutions Are Perfect Catch For Seafood Firm

Seasonal catches are the busiest time of the year for seafood processors so it’s imperative that packaging machinery left idle

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Christmas Comes Early For Premium Own Label Grocery Lines in the UK

  Christmas Comes Early For Premium Own Label Grocery Lines in the UK

The latest UK grocery market share figures from Kantar Worldpanel, for the 12 weeks ending 4 December 2016, reveal a

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McCormick Completes Acquisition of Enrico Giotti

  McCormick Completes Acquisition of Enrico Giotti

McCormick & Company, the US-based global spices, seasoning mixes and condiments specialist, has completed its €120 million acquisition of Enrico

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Nearly Three Quarters of Consumers Will Pay Extra For Ingredients They Recognise

  Nearly Three Quarters of Consumers Will Pay Extra For Ingredients They Recognise

As many as 73% of consumers are happy to pay a higher retail price for a food or drink product

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